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Well, Nana is still around. She deleted everything for security reasons - thats understandable. And Christine/Ill Succeed & Jamie/Jammin&Losin also reported in. WOO HOO! So glad to see you guys. We were getting worried. Crystal, Ive noticed that Candysmooches is quiet too. What about HeatherGurl? I cant even find her profile. strange. Its like she's vanished.

Keri - love the way you told us . At this point - Im too scared to get any kind of test. Im sure a "stretched pouch" would be in my diagnosis. Just wondering though, I was under the impression that a stretched pouch was the same as a slip. Obviously not true. I like the questions Leenerbups asked. Can it re-tighten if you go back to liquids? Im curious to find the answer.

OMG.... its JAMIE!!!! Gosh ~ weve missed you. http://lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=16862 So very sorry to hear about your FIL. He must have been young? How IS your hubby doing? And a whopping 96 pounds? GIRL! You must be skin and bones by now. Yep - Im with Kathy, WE NEED PICTURES! Dont stay gone so long, K? Doesnt your McD's have internet???? :biggrin1:

Reminds me of the time LBT members were discussing (jokingly) getting a lobatomy (sp?). *Our eating problems have nothing to do with the stomach* So (big question here) why hasnt modern medicine invented something for our brains - to aleviate eating disorders? ..and maybe they have and those unfortunate select few are not able to tell the tale... (((Im being too analytical here- sorry)))

I actually laughed out loud on that one! Sounds like my Anne's kind of fun! My 10 yr old IS responsible. But just like the article and others said - it depends on the kid! Although Im NOT referring to "babysitting", just being home alone for a very small amount of time.

Hey Shontel! Thats a major milestone - THE date! So close, and yet, seems like it'll never get here. Thanks for sharing the great news!

Happy Band Day! Isnt it amazing what a 40 pound drop looks like? Youre looking great, Girl. And whats this new low of 182??? :high5: (((youre making me nervous))) A BIG wahooo to you for that one too! Ive love this saying (which fits this thread): "I may not be where I should be, but Praise God Im NOT where I used to be!" Joyce Meyer Thanks for the 1 year pics. Wish everyone would do this! Youre looking awesome!!!!!!!

Kendra and Nicole, A BIG Wooo Hooo to the both of you! And Kendra, you ARE right - this is the one place that DOES understand what this feels like. I remember my first post banding check up. The nurse told me this:"Just remember, the hardest hurdle to overcome is to get below 200. EVERY person struggles at this point." Getting below 200 = the HAPPY DANCE

Hi Cindy, and WELCOME to LapBandTalk.com The news that Ive heard regading stomach ulcers while banding isnt positive. Im sure, depending on where the ulcer is, this could be classified as band erosion. Has your doctor prescribed you meds? and, has he discussed band removal due to this ulcer? You can try doing a search on this site for past members discussing ulcers while banding. You may find some interesting reading rgarding this topic! Good luck!

Karen, Good news on your band - even if it IS only temporary. One less worry for the moment. Im not sure if I remember reading if you are on any meds? Healing prayers for your enitre family!

...I gonna alert our "LBT port experts" to take a look at this.

Is THAT where your port is? Im confused. Looks like your port is a good 2 1/2 inches away. - the long line where your pinkey is. Regardless, I dont like the looks of this. Ida already made a call!

You are a BEAUTY! Love the jacket... but YOU are a knock out! Comparing the avator with this new pic - looks like its time to update!

Wow, thats good. What a statement of truth! Get this... Ive even taken the coffee creamer and POURED coffee cream into my mouth (didnt have anything else carb filled to consume), just for the "fix". Now thats sick. I know this is your forum, but I just wanted you to know that banded or not, somethings are not fixable with this plastic thing.

Why does she annoy you??? Dody, Since you asked... I think she is fake. nice voice. nice looks. But definately not a virtuous "idol". Carrie Underwood was so clean and pure. Honest. Kind. Innocent. She was/is truly an "American Idol". Totally opposite of Kelli. Matter of fact, I think Katharine would be MUCH closer to "American Idol" material then Kelli. Janet, Ive said many times that I thought the show was rigged. just my crazy ideas... Cindy, Id buy Mandesa's CD too! Her voice gave me chills.

Ha! Dont worry Kathy - you can put that varooom car in neutral. Today I had TWO hershey w/almond bars and (so far) SIX cups of lo-carb yogurt cups (6???)... plus the meals Ive eaten. So Im not 1 less pound then you any longer. :biggrin1: The PIG has arrived! **for the record, I didnt take my tenuate today. Thank God something is helping.** I even FEEL like Ive gained. :paranoid

Gosh, 2 years already? I hope that someday I will learn what YOU'VE learned.... maybe someday. :phanvan May God bless you.

Happy Birthday Megan! Sure hope you are having an awesome day!

I love this post, especially this line! Sounds like Crystal may be coming around?! **MEGA HUGS**

Me too DrewsLou! SHOCKED! Not Mandesa. Paris, Bucky and even my lover boy Ace needed to go before HER! I didnt notice anything odd with Kellie and Chris tonight... other then the usual sitting next to each other stuff. Janet, How about you??? Did our little minx do anything to Chris that you could see?

Smart man! Kathy - I dont clean those things either! I mean, if there's a little skiding Ill clean it. But major blow outs? Its a heck of a lot easier to throw them out and get more later. Hanes whities, 7pk $5.67 - where else? Walmart! I love it - I even laughed when I read this.

Thats a wise decision. Makes me think of the ole saying, "What you dont know, doesnt hurt!" AMAZING! Ken and Eric look so much alike. I bet your hubby has a sense of peace in knowing he has SEEN these relatives. Great story!

Yup! My vote goes to this one too... Life After Band Removal

Hey Zoe.... HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Hope youre having a great one!

...so this is no longer an issue? And if not, did the x-ray tech HEAR your sigh of relief? *phew* to some good news!